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| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | NBC Local | Man charged with trying to abduct 2 girls in broad daylight in south suburb | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-charged-with-trying-to-abduct-2-girls-in-broad-daylight-in-south-suburb/4003573/ | A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap two girls in broad daylight on Tuesday in south suburban Hickory Hills, authorities said. Nicholas P. Hayes, 28, of Willow Springs, was apprehended on two counts of attempted kidnapping and ordered to remain in custody following a detention hearing. He also … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | NBC Local | Reps. Quigley, Schneider among lawmakers sent letters with ‘suspicious substances' | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/reps-quigley-schneider-among-lawmakers-sent-letters-with-suspicious-substances/4003607/ | Two Chicago-area congressmen were among elected officials nationwide who received letters containing “suspicious substances” sent to congressional and election offices. A notice, sent to Senate offices, said that law enforcement officials were working to intercept any additional letters, but “it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations.” Stream … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Archaeologists in Turkey may have found the world’s oldest shipwreck | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/archaeologists-turkey-may-have-found-worlds-oldest-shipwreck | ![][18] article The excavations have uncovered approximately 4,700-year-old amphorae believed to belong to what is described as the world's oldest known shipwreck. (Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism/Handout/Anadolu / Getty Images) #### The Brief * * Archaeologists in Turkey discovered what may be the world's oldest known shipwreck. * Although … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 'This is all we have': Person of interest questioned after 6 Beverly businesses hit in brazen break-in spree | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/beverly-businesses-brazen-break-in-spree | ![Six Beverly businesses burglarized in 30 minutes as owners face thousands in damage][11] ![Six Beverly businesses burglarized in 30 minutes as owners face thousands in damage][11] #### [ Six Beverly businesses burglarized in 30 minutes as owners face thousands in damage ][12] Six businesses along West 95th Street in Chicago’s … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 3M recalls 53k laminators over possible risk of overheating, fire | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/3m-recalls-53k-laminators-over-possible-risk-overheating-fire | ![][6] article 3M is recalling more than 53,000 thermal laminators after receiving reports of dozens of the units smoking, melting and overheating. (Photo: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.) #### The Brief * * The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning of a recall of thermal laminators amid reports that … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Frosty start to the weekend before sunny, 70-degree weather returns | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-frosty-start-weekend-before-sunny-70-degree-weather-returns | ![Chicago weather: Friday night forecast][1] ![Chicago weather: Friday night forecast][1] #### [ Chicago weather: Friday night forecast ][2] Fox Chicago Meteorologist JD Rudd breaks down today's weather outlook. #### The Brief * * Chicago’s chilly, windy weather ends the city’s streak of highs at or above 60 degrees, with waves … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Coming off brutal game vs. Packers, Bears' defense now tangles with Falcons MVP candidate Bijan Robinson | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/16/coming-off-brutal-game-vs-packers-bears-defense-now-tangles-with-falcons-mvp-candidate-bijan-robinson | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][64] * [ Facebook ][65] * [ Bluesky ][66] * [ Email ][67] * [ Reddit ][68] * [ Flipboard ][69] When [ Bears ][70] coach [ Ben Johnson ][71] was the Lions’ offensive coordinator in 2023 and the team … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Lawsuits accuse Chicago delivery robot companies of collecting biometric data | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/10/16/lawsuits-accuse-chicago-delivery-robot-companies-of-collecting-biometric-data | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][56] * [ Facebook ][57] * [ Bluesky ][58] * [ Email ][59] * [ Reddit ][60] * [ Flipboard ][61] Food delivery robots rolling along Chicago sidewalks are at the center of two lawsuits alleging the companies behind them … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Analyzing Connor Bedard's first two games back with the Blackhawks: 'Special player doing special things' | https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/10/16/blackhawks-connor-bedard-first-games-back | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][43] * [ Facebook ][44] * [ Bluesky ][45] * [ Email ][46] * [ Reddit ][47] * [ Flipboard ][48] As Connor Bedard careened headfirst Thursday during the second period of the [ Blackhawks ][49] ’ win over the … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago puts in bid to host 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/10/16/chicago-puts-in-bid-to-host-fifa-2031-womens-world-cup | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][29] * [ Facebook ][30] * [ Bluesky ][31] * [ Email ][32] * [ Reddit ][33] * [ Flipboard ][34] Chicago has once again put its hat in the ring to host a FIFA World Cup. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago man charged with grooming teen | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/16/chicago-man-charged-with-grooming-teen | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][21] * [ Facebook ][22] * [ Bluesky ][23] * [ Email ][24] * [ Reddit ][25] * [ Flipboard ][26] A Chicago man faces felony charges after he allegedly sent and solicited sexually explicit photos to a teenager, according … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Interim legislative inspector general is no-nonsense, ready to get down to business | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/10/16/sexual-harassment-claims-ethics-laws-inspector-general-david-risley-rich-miller | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] The Legislative Ethics Commission chair said last week that the commission will meet soon and discuss whether to recommend … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Schneider, Quigley's offices receive suspicious letters amid pre-election threats | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/10/16/schneider-quigleys-offices-receive-suspicious-letters-amid-pre-election-threats | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Congressmen Brad Schneider and Mike Quigley each received suspicious letters at their offices Friday — apparently part of a … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | CBS Local | Bird attacks passengers at Chicago O'Hare Airport in Terminal 5: "It chose fight, not flight" | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bird-attacks-passengers-at-chicago-ohare-airport-in-terminal-5-it-chose-fight-not-flight/ | A bizarre incident at Chicago O'Hare International Airport has gone viral on social media, as video captured a bird attacking passengers in line in Terminal 5. The big green bird just swooped down on passengers near the Air France check-in line. It perched on people's heads, and landed on their … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | CBS Local | IHSA puts Lincoln-Way East High School on probation after racism accusations | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ihsa-lincoln-way-east-high-school-probation-racism-accusations/ | The Illinois High School Association has placed Lincoln-Way East High School on probation following accusations of racism at sporting events. Five students at the south suburban high school are [ accused of making racist gestures ][14] toward Homewood-Flossmoor fans during a football game in early September, which was caught on … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | CBS Local | Hero bystander took down Oregon school shooter, and a teacher tackled him, saving lives, police say | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/oregon-school-shooter-bystander-identified-silver-rail-elementary/ | The bystander who stepped in to stop a [ gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School ][6] in Bend, Oregon, has come forward and identified himself as Kaylub Giamanco, a lifelong Bend resident who has two daughters at [ the school ][7] . At a news conference Friday, police also praised … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | CBS Local | Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity vows to make sure suspect in University of Chicago sex assault is prosecuted | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/alpha-epsilon-pi-fraternity-statement-university-of-chicago-sexual-assault/ | The fraternity where [ a sexual assault allegedly took place near the University of Chicago ][1] is vowing to make sure the suspect faces justice. A 21-year-old woman has said she was sexually assaulted in a bathroom at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity early Sunday morning during a party. The … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | block-club-chicago | UChicago Community Shaken By Sexual Assault Report: ‘What Are We Going To Do About It?’ | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/10/16/uchicago-community-shaken-by-sexual-assault-report-what-are-we-going-to-do-about-it/ | HYDE PARK — In the days since a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago, the campus community has wrestled with tough questions of violence prevention and consent education as police continued to investigate. Community members told Block Club Chicago this week that … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | ABC Local | Prisco's Family Market celebrating 100 years of business in Aurora | https://abc7chicago.com/post/priscos-family-market-celebrating-100-years-business-independent-grocery-store-aurora-illinois/19945091/ | AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Prisco's Family Market in Aurora is marking a major milestone, celebrating 100 years in business after surviving challenges ranging from the Great Depression and World War II to natural disasters and the pandemic. For Andy Guzauskas, the store's history is visible every day. Guzauskas is the … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | ABC Local | Judge tosses indictment against actor Timothy Busfield | https://abc7chicago.com/story/judge-tosses-indictment-actor-timothy-busfield/19945240/ | A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against actor and director [ Timothy Busfield ][40] on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, ruling that prosecutors "failed to act in a fair and impartial manner." The "West Wing" actor was indicted in February by a grand jury … |